Harry Truman: “There is no emergency facing us now that necessitates an extra session of Congress.”

I can't see any good purpose to be served by that.

The experience of this early period of public action showed that constant vigilance and competent professional guidance are essential to prevent irreparable losses.

I am glad that the Bill of Rights is at last to be exhibited side by side with the Constitution.

The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.